2008 Volvo S60 FWD

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
18 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.4 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 36.27 MPG on the highway, 22.11 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.82 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 64% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.27 MPG
Combined
26.82 MPG
City
22.11 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 37.60 MPG on the highway, 23.40 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.19 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.60 MPG
Combined
28.19 MPG
City
23.40 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 38.45 MPG on the highway, 23.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28.80 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 61% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.45 MPG
Combined
28.80 MPG
City
23.90 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the S60 FWD gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
18 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.4 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the S60 FWD gets up to 35.60 MPG on the highway, 22.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.28 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
35.60 MPG
Combined
27.28 MPG
City
22.90 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2008 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 42 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 282% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Azure.

Honda Civic Hybrid
42 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Corolla
31 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Hyundai Accent
29 MPG (Manual - 1.6L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4 Quattro
23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy AWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Impreza AWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S60 FWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
13 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL65 AMG
13 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Azure
11 MPG (Automatic - 6.7L - 8 Cylinder)
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